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I see divine timing in the form of synchronicities in my life. From receiving that phone call from a friend right when I needed to hear their voice, to receiving a check in the mail exactly when I had something to invest it in , to a kind person helping me find my way in a strange new country.
At 42 years-old, when I traveled to Perú, I received many lessons in divine timing and became acutely aware of its presence. I was already a Shaman and healer, and still the journey helped me let go of fear and to trust in something much larger than myself. Throughout that six-month journey from September 2015- February 2016, and even a bit before, there were a series of divine events that made it possible for me to get to Perú, have places to stay in Perú, and get home from Perú.
It appeared quite seamless to the outside-person looking in, but with all of the seemingly easeful moments, there were hidden trials, tribulations and triumphs that were a necessary part of my journey. What I realized during my Peruvian quest was that divine timing is not only about the pretty, easeful synchronicities; often,it’s about the hard, painful human experiences that must happen in order to move us divinely forward. The harsh and challenging events that occurred in and around my journey - from a car accident and broken foot before even leaving the states, to a bolder crashing into our late-night bus on the way to Puno, to my fall on a boat that lead to a sprained ankle just before walking up a mountain on Lake Titi Caca and much more - all happened even while I was supported by the divine. Because I was aligned with my higher self, I was acutely aware of the ways in which divine timing was assisting me through these lessons, and the ways in which I was protected. Aligning with my higher self means that I listen to the subtle voices of my ancestors, guides and spirit; and use my body’s wisdom, my intuition and my gifts. I allow my heart to guide me and I stay conscious and aware of myself in the present time and space without dissociating, without fear, and with deep self-trust.
That being said, divine timing doesn’t just belong to some and not to others. It doesn’t belong to any one person, any one faith, value or belief system. It’s greatest impact on our lives comes down to our conscious awareness of it. It is about our personal divinity, and our faith in the universe, love, quantum physics, magic, earth, spirit, ancestors, source or whatever we believe in. Faith in something greater is what makes us magical, powerful and available to witness divine timing as it happens.
In my less evolved moments, or when I’m “on the sleeping path” (as Zenju Earthlyn Manuel puts it) I can forget that I have this big universe on my side. Those sleeping moments are just human moments, like when I feel anxious, stressed, rigid, heavy, afraid of my own power or forget my inner strength. I’ve also learned from experience that trusting myself, feeling gratitude, and having faith in that which I cannot see, but can absolutely feel, is most important. This puts me back “on the waking path”(Zenju Earthlyn Manuel).
Divine timing happens even when we are not paying attention, but paying attention is where the gifts lie. Being conscious of these moments, no matter how big or small, keeps us in the present so we can do our magic and practice our medicine. It is what truly helps us utilize divine timing as a magic tool for the greatest good.
Moments of scarcity and uncertainty in our individual and collective lives are the best time to test this tool and practice it. If we look beyond the physical realm during these uncertain times and have gratitude for the divine gifts that are coming our way, even when so much is falling apart and crashing down around us, our divine connection can serve as an opportunity to set us free from our own fears and inner trappings.
This is the time for us to shift into the rebirthing cycle that divine timing is currently co-ordinating for our collective transformation and freedom.
Trusting in divine timing is like the archetype of the fool. In modern times the fool has morphed into the person who is “unwise”, “silly” and “comic relief”. However, the ancient mythological fool is more multi-dimentional and sacred. The fool, also known as a trickster, has a childlike curiosity, is mystical, playful, wise from experience, and tuned in to what’s happening in the inner world. The fool is always free because the fool is not trapped by the material world or judgment. Within the paradigm of white supremacy, we call this type of person a fool as an insult and are puzzled by them (i.e. “What?! You’re going to Perú and you don’t know anyone, or where you’re staying and for HOW long?!”). However, beneath this fool’s playfulness, and ability to jump head first without worrying if there is a net below, is ancient wisdom and unwavering faith. The secret, is that the fool is divinely connected and protected, and that this playful, curious, trickster energy can lead us down the untraveled path to our higher self and purpose.
So, when hard times and scary moments come into your life see what it feels like to be more like the fool. Don’t run away, but look daringly into the mirror. You can start by looking beyond the physical and asking yourself some questions; challenge yourself to answer these questions without self-judgment or judging others: What is really happening? What is the lesson in this moment? What are my divine gifts that I have a hard time seeing or feeling into? How does this play a role in my growth today? How does my experience benefit the greatest good?
Allow yourself the spaciousness to dive emotionally deeper; and if you have a habit of diving so deep that you can’t find your way out, try energetically swimming to the surface and then flying above without emotional attachment, so that you can see the bigger picture below. This may need to include play and creative self-expression. Play within the divine timing of it all and see what gifts and opportunities your joy, laughter and gratitude bring.
In my past, going on big adventures/spiritual quests allowed me to let down my guard, and left me more open to receiving the synchronicities of divine timing in ways that felt beyond the mundane experiences of my daily life at home. But what my Perú travels taught me, was that the magic is in the mundane AND the spiritual – both at home and away. Magic is all around us because it is always within us – no matter where we go. Divine timing helps me realize this and sets me free.
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